bournemouth Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:35pm

Swell

2ft

7s

Cross wind

Cross

30mph

46mph

Falling tide

Low

04:07pm

Weather

11°C

9°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 13s	2ft 16s	Cross 23mph 36mph	2ft 16s	10°C
	4-5ft 14s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 26mph 40mph	1-2ft 16s	10°C 0.05mm/h
	4ft 14s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 28mph 46mph	1-2ft 13s	11°C
	3-4ft 12s	2-3ft 8s	Cross 33mph 53mph	2-3ft 8s	11°C
	2ft 7s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 33mph 51mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C 0.88mm/h
	2-7ft 9s	2ft 14s	Cross 24mph 36mph	2ft 14s	10°C 1.78mm/h
	8-9ft 14s	1-2ft 4s	On 12mph 17mph	1-2ft 4s	10°C 0.06mm/h
	7-8ft 14s	1ft 4s	On 11mph 16mph	1ft 4s	10°C

Today 22 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 14s	1ft 7s	On 14mph 21mph	1ft 7s	10°C
	4ft 15s	1ft 5s	On 17mph 24mph	1ft 5s	10°C
	4ft 15s	1ft 10s	On 19mph 27mph	1ft 10s	10°C

Tommorrow 23 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 9s	1ft 14s	Cross 28mph 41mph	1ft 14s	9°C
	2ft 14s	1ft 14s	Cross 32mph 46mph	1ft 14s	10°C
	2ft 13s	1ft 15s	Cross 34mph 48mph	1ft 15s	10°C 0.2mm/h

Monday 24 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 20mph 30mph	1ft 8s	10°C 0.1mm/h
	1-3ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 19mph 28mph	1-2ft 7s	10°C
	0-4ft 7s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 20mph 29mph	1-2ft 15s	10°C

Tuesday 25 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 15s	1ft 5s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1ft 5s	8°C
	3-4ft 13s	0-1ft 6s	On 14mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	8°C
	2-3ft 10s	1ft 7s	On 13mph 17mph	1ft 7s	9°C 0.06mm/h

Wednesday 26 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 13s	1ft 11s	On 14mph 18mph	1ft 11s	9°C 0.05mm/h
	2ft 13s	1ft 8s	On 18mph 22mph	1ft 8s	9°C 0.77mm/h
	1-2ft 13s	1-2ft 10s	On 20mph 24mph	1-2ft 10s	8°C 1.52mm/h

Thursday 27 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-2ft 7s	1ft 9s	On 11mph 13mph	1ft 9s	7°C
	1ft 12s	1ft 5s	On 16mph 18mph	1ft 5s	8°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 8s	Cross 19mph 24mph	1ft 8s	9°C

Friday 28 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 7s	1-2ft 7s	On 34mph 45mph	1-2ft 7s	9°C
	2-3ft 10s	1ft 6s	Cross 30mph 40mph	1ft 6s	9°C 0.05mm/h
	1ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 26mph 36mph	1ft 4s	10°C

Saturday 01 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 25mph 34mph	1ft 11s	9°C 0.08mm/h
	1-2ft 4s	1ft 9s	Cross 25mph 33mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.08mm/h
	1ft 4s	1ft 10s	Cross 29mph 37mph	1ft 10s	9°C 0.22mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 19s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 28mph 36mph	0-1ft 6s	8°C 0.06mm/h
	3-4ft 15s	1ft 10s	Cross 28mph 37mph	1ft 10s	8°C 0.18mm/h
	2-3ft 11s	1ft 6s	Cross 30mph 42mph	1ft 6s	9°C 0.61mm/h

Location guide

Bournemouth, a popular seaside resort on the southern coast of England, is notable for its surfing conditions. Although it cannot compete with world-class destinations like Hawaii or Australia, the surf in Bournemouth provides an exciting and user-friendly experience for both beginner and intermediate surfers. Being adjacent to the English Channel, Bournemouth's surfing conditions are predominantly dependent on the prevailing wind conditions. The wind tends to blow from the South and South West quite often, generating rideable waves for surfers. The warmer months between April and October typically provide the most consistent conditions for surfing, with swells reaching between 2 to 5 feet on a good day. Bournemouth's sandy beach break offers safe and forgiving surf conditions ideal for beginners or those seeking to improve their skills without the dangers of a rocky outcrop or heavy rip currents. While the power of the waves might not be suitable for advanced surfers seeking an adrenaline rush, the waves' fun and playful nature provides ample opportunities for intermediate surfers to cut their teeth on trickier maneuvers and refine their techniques. One unique feature of Bournemouth is the presence of the UK's first artificial surf reef at Boscombe, Bournemouth. While the surf reef has had mixed reviews and varied success, it does produce a wave under specific conditions. When it works, surfers can experience a far quicker and more challenging ride than the beach break alone. Bournemouth's approach to facilities and surf culture can't be understated. There are a plethora of surf schools and rental shops near the beach, making it convenient for those without their own equipment. Local surf schools are beneficial, especially for beginners, providing valuable insights into surf etiquette, wave judgment, and effective paddling techniques. In conclusion, while Bournemouth might not produce world-class waves, it's a fantastic place to learn and consistently surf. Its welcoming environment, combined with decent surf conditions and easily accessible surf infrastructure, make it an attractive destination in the UK for beginner and intermediate surfers.

Last updated: 21/02/25 12:00am